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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Transgender-Rights Rulings Warrant New Look, Supreme Court Says
(Bloomberg) -- The US Supreme Court ordered reconsideration of rulings backing transgender rights in clashes over health care and birth certificates, while holding off saying whether the justices will take up a polarizing fight over sports participation in their next term. Philadelphia Transit System Votes to Cut Service by 45%, Hike Fares Squeezed by Crowds, the Roads of Central Park Are Being Reimagined Struggling Downtowns Are Looking to Lure New Crowds Sprawl Is Still Not the Answer Sao Paulo Pushes Out Favela Residents, Drug Users to Revive Its City Center The actions Monday came in a lengthy list of orders as the court disposed of dozens of appeals in the wind-down to its nine-month term. The reconsideration orders follow a June 18 ruling that let Tennessee and other states ban transgender minors from getting puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgery. The justices told a federal appeals court to revisit its ruling that state-sponsored health plans in North Carolina and West Virginia are unconstitutional because they refuse coverage for transgender care. The North Carolina case involves the exclusion of a number of treatments in its health plan for state employees, while the West Virginia fight concerns a surgery ban in the Medicaid insurance program for the low-income and disabled. The cases are Folwell v. Kadel, 24-99, and Crouch v. Anderson, 24-90. The Supreme Court also said a different appeals court should take a fresh look at a decision allowing a lawsuit over Idaho's refusal to pay for surgeries under its Medicaid program. The case is Hamso v. M.H., 24-631. In each instance, the Supreme Court said the appellate judges should take into account the 6-3 Tennessee ruling, which said the state's treatment ban comported with the Constitution's equal protection guarantee. The justices also told an appeals court to take a fresh look at a ruling that said Oklahoma could be sued for barring people from getting amended birth certificates consistent with their gender identity. The state allowed amended birth certificates for 14 years before Republican Governor Kevin Stitt changed the policy in 2021. The case is Stitt v. Fowler, 24-801. The high court deferred acting on appeals by three states defending laws that categorically ban transgender girls and women from competing for their schools on female athletic teams. Federal appeals courts barred Idaho, West Virginia and Arizona from enforcing their bans against students who sued. The Supreme Court's silence leaves open the possibility the justices will take up at least one of the state appeals when they issue another list of orders on Thursday. The cases are Little v. Hecox, 24-38; West Virginia v. B.P.J., 24-43; and Petersen v. Doe, 24-449. The court also formally turned away a second line of argument LGBTQ families had pressed against the Tennessee ban. The families contended the law also violated the constitutional right of parents to make decisions concerning the medical care for their children. The case is L.W. v. Skrmetti, 23-466. America's Top Consumer-Sentiment Economist Is Worried How to Steal a House Inside Gap's Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push Pistachios Are Everywhere Right Now, Not Just in Dubai Chocolate Does a Mamdani Victory and Bezos Blowback Mean Billionaires Beware? ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Joined as Management Trainee, Natwar Kadel is now Hyundai Motor India's Vertical Head
Hyundai Motor India has appointed Dr Natwar Kadel as Associate Vice President and Vertical Head - Human Resources , HR Strategy and People Strategy. Kadel's journey with Hyundai began in 2007 when he joined the company as a Management Trainee in Chennai. Within a year, he was promoted to Assistant Manager - Human Resources in 2008. Over the past 16 years, Kadel has grown within the organisation, and has now transitioned in his new role of leading the HR division in India. Prior to this role, he was the Head of HR, HRD Strategy, Corporate HR and People Strategy at Hyundai Motor India. In his new role, Kadel will report to Youngmyung Park, Vice President and Function Head - People Strategy, Hyundai Motor India. 'My key roles and responsibilities will be to drive global-standard HR practices, leading talent acquisition, talent experience, talent development, talent management and talent sustainability areas, guiding compensation and benefits strategies, and managing leadership development initiatives. It also includes timely execution of major HR projects while fostering a culture of agility, innovation and inclusivity to support Hyundai Motor India's long-term growth and achievement of business goals,' Kadel told ETHRWorld. The journey Speaking about his journey and the principles, Kadel shared that a deep belief in ownership with accountability has been central to his growth as he never viewed his role as just a job, but as a stewardship of the business and its people. This mindset enabled him to take on bold, enterprise-wide challenges. Kadel further said that building a culture rooted in trust and empathy has always been a priority, especially during critical periods such as labour scenarios or the pandemic. 'I've held firm to build a culture of trust and empathy - fostering collaboration, independent thinking and inclusive leadership, especially during moments of labour scenarios, or the pandemic,' he added. And the third priority for Kadel has been a passion for reinvention. 'I've consistently looked at every challenge as an opportunity to reimagine systems, whether it was revamping talent architecture, decentralizing leadership, or championing workforce innovation,' he said. At Hyundai Motor India, Kadel led certain HR initiatives that aligned talent strategy with business agility. A cornerstone was architecting the Role-Based Organisation (RBO), streamlining roles and simplifying the structure - accelerating decision-making and enhancing workforce flexibility. To build future-ready leadership, LEAD Academy was launched, fostering strategic, inclusive and human-centred leaders. Trailblazer and Young Talent Programme (NEXT) were few other initiatives led by him as a part of Hyundai's talent strategy. With experience in Employee Relations (ER), Kadel's aim was to ensure 100 percent policy compliance and fostering industrial harmony. Having risen from the grassroots level, Kadel's leadership style is shaped by his journey. He said it holds a strong respect for every role within the organisation and that he believes in the power of listening. According to Kadel, understanding the true pulse of the business and the language of its people is key to recognizing challenges early and driving collective focus. His transition from a Management Trainee to a strategic leader across diverse domains has given him both perspective and humility. Top strategic priorities As the new Vertical Head - Human Resources, Kadel said that his key priorities revolve around building a future-ready, people-centric organisation. He explained, 'First, I am focused on strengthening our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) - not just to attract top talent, but to deeply engage and retain them.' 'Today's workforce, especially Gen Z, looks for purpose, growth, authenticity and a culture they can connect with. Our EVP must reflect these evolving aspirations by offering meaningful work, continuous learning, wellbeing support and a strong sense of belonging,' he said. Second, Kadel is committed to fostering a sustainable high-performance culture - one that empowers teams, drives innovation, and ensures every employee understands how their contributions connect to the broader business goals. Creating such a culture is key to long-term success. Third, leadership development and robust succession planning remain critical. As Hyundai prepares for future growth and disruption, having a strong internal leadership pipeline is non-negotiable as per Kadel. 'I believe in identifying high-potential talent early, investing in their development, and equipping them to lead through change with confidence,' he added. Further, Kadel highlighted that as the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformations driven by EVs, AI, and sustainability imperatives, new skills, mindsets and capabilities will define future success. For this, Hyundai is proactively preparing its workforce to lead the transition. The company is investing significantly in building future-ready talent through high-aspiration programmes like TrailblazHer (Women Leadership Development Programme) and ARISE (Core Talent Programme) which focus on nurturing leadership potential and driving innovation. In addition, the company is upskilling its employees in emerging competencies, as a smart mobility solutions provider in the truest sense. Employee strategies Kadel shared that for the shopfloor employees, cascading values like tenacity, agility and resilience from leadership requires deliberate alignment between belief, behaviour and business rhythm. For this, Hyundai started role-modelling these behaviours at the top - through decision-making, communication and accountability structures. Then, the company embedded them into everyday systems: performance reviews, learning journeys, townhalls, and manager capability programmes. At the shopfloor level, it's about simplifying the narrative, celebrating on-ground heroes who live these values, and ensuring supervisors act as cultural conduits. Kadel concludes that in 2025, the ideal Hyundai Motor India employee will be both, a brand ambassador and a values champion - someone who not only represents the company externally, but also lives and breathes the Hyundai Way internally.
